Dr. DLshad A. Marf (Zamua)
Personal Information & Contact Details
- Full Name: DLshad Aziz Marf
Date & Place of Birth: January 1st, 1982 in Sulaimani-Kurdistan, Iraq
Current Job title: - Instructor, Sulaimani University, Department of Archaeology
Office: New Campus, Sulaimania University, College of Humanities, Department of Archaeology, Room 2.23.
Phone: 009647501111340
Email: dlshadazamua@gmail.com/ dlshad.marf@suliuniv.edu.iq
Academic Appointments
- Instructor, Department of Archaeology, Sulaimania University (September 2019-Present).
- Instructor, Department of Archaeology, Salahaddin University, Erbil (June 2007-September 2019).
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Archaeology, Sulaimania University (October 2017-September 2018).
- Lecturer, Department of History, Salahaddin University (October 2008-July 2010).
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of History, Koya University-Kurdistan-Iraq (October 2007-July 2008).
- Editor-in-Chief, Subartu Journal, issued by Kurdistan Archaeologists Syndicate (December 2007-September 2011).
- Director of the Archaeological Researches and Heritage protection Office at the Kurdistan Archaeologists Syndicate of Kurdistan-Iraq/ in Erbil (September 2006-Septmeber 2011).
Education
- PhD:
Leiden University, (Netherlands), Department of Assyriology: Ph.D. in Assyrian Zagros Archaeology and Culture, July 2016. (With dissertation titled: Cultural Interaction between Assyria and the Northern Zagros).
-MA:
Salahaddin University, Erbil (Kurdistan Iraq), Archaeology Department: M.A. in Ancient Archaeology, (Mesopotamian Art, Cylinder Seals), April 2007. (With thesis titled: Unpublished Cylinder Seals in Slemani Museum (Analytic Study).
-BA: Salahaddin University, Erbil, Archaeology Department: B.A. in Ancient Archaeology, June 2004.
Published papers in Academic Journals & Proceedings of International Conferences
- Marf, DLshad A., (2020), “Who was in Arbail?
Philistines and an Egyptian (?) in the territory of Erbil a case study,” ARBELA ANTIQUA Actes du colloque international d’Erbil (7-10 avril 2014), Alpi, F., et al.(eds.), Ifpo, Bierut, pp.185-188.
-Marf, DLshad A., & J., Eidem, 2020 “A lion-throned tower from Tell Basmusian,” in: (Eidem, J. (ed.), Proceedings of the NINO Jubilee Conference and Other Research on the Zagros Region, PIHANS 130, pp.93-98.
-Marf, DLshad A., 2019 “The Aramaean Presence in the Northern Zagros during the Middle and Neo-Assyrian Periods,” In: Editors: Jan Dušek and Jana Mynářová, (eds.,), Aramaean Borders Defining Aramaean Territories in the 10th – 8th Centuries B.C.E., Series: Culture and History of the Ancient Near East, Vol: 101., pp.78-91.
Marf, DLshad A., 2019 “Earthquakes, Archaeology and the ancient records in Mesopotamia and the Zagros,” in: Bradosty, Z., et al., Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientific Conference Archaeology & Heritage of Kurdistan April 29th & 30th, 2019, Erbil, Archaeology Department-College of Arts Salahaddin University-Erbil, pp.735-755.
Marf, DLshad A., 2019 “Chronology of history and culture of Koya district in light of the cuneiform records and the archaeological evidence,” In: Lashkry, H., et al., (eds.), Proceedings of the international conference Koya on the Road of Civilization, KRC, April 1-3, 2019, pp.40-56.
Marf, DLshad A., 2018 “Chronology of Culture and History of Garmian district in the light of the archaeological evidence and the ancient records (From Paleolithic to the late Sassanian period)” Garmian Journal for Humanities, University of Garmian, Vol.5, issue 3: pp.137-165.
Marf, DLshad A., 2018 “Religious and Secular Festivals in the Trans-Zabs and its Neighbouring Areas in the Light of the Cuneiform Records,” in: Bardosty, Zidan & Marf, DLshad A.,(eds.), 2018, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference Archaeology and Heritage of Hawler-Erbil: May 8th-9th 2018, Karwan Press, Erbil, pp.465-477.
-Marf, DLshad A., & M. Meer Hamad, 2018 “Archaeology and Heritage of Harir-Ruwanduz-Bradost in the light of the medieval records,” in: Bardosty, Zidan & Marf, DLshad A.,(eds.), 2018, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference Archaeology and Heritage of Hawler-Erbil: May 8th-9th 2018, Karwan Press, Erbil.
-Marf, DLshad A., 2017 “Topography, Climate and Toponyms in the Soran District in the light of the cuneiform records,” Proceedings of the First International Conference of Rwandz; Rwandz: Its Historical and Cultural Role in Forming a Kurdish State, Handren Center, Soran University, 2017: 96-113.(In Kurdish)
- Marf, DLshad A., 2016 “Back to the Land of Muṣaṣir/Ardini Preliminary report on fieldwork (2005-2012),” In Kopanias, K., & MacGinnis, J., (eds.), The Archaeology of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Adjacent Regions,” Archaeopress, Archaeology Oxford: 189-200.
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2016, The Assyrian Pazuzu/Lamashtu of Tell Shamlu,“ N.A.B.U. 1, note 25, Paris University: 48-51.
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2015 “Re-identifying the city of Hiptunu town and the Andaruta mountain,” Akkadica 136/2: 127-140.
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2014 “The temple and the city of Musasir/Ardini: New aspects in the light of new Archaeological evidence,” Subartu Journal VIII: 13-29.
- Marf, Dlshad A., & Amedy, A., 2011 “The Rock Reliefs of Mirquly and Rabana in Pir-e-Megroon Mountain,” Subartu Journal IV-V: 230-239. [in Arabic].
- Marf, Dlshad A., & S. Ghareeb, 2011 “Discovering Petroglyphs (Rock Art) near Derbendikhan Lake,” Subartu Journal IV-V: 5-12. [in Kurdish].
- Marf, Dlshad A., et al., 2011 “Finding inscription and painting on the walls of Kafran Cave in the Zozik Mountain,” Subartu Journal IV-V: 30-34. [in Kurdish].
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2009a “Paleolithic and Mesolithic Caves In Erbil Governorate mountains,” In: Marf, D., (ed.) Encyclopedia of Hawler (Erbil), vol.2: Archaeology and Heritage of Erbil: Beirut: 586-589. [in Kurdish].
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2009b “The Land of Kirruri and the gorge of Korê/Qarair,” In: Marf, D., (ed.) Encyclopedia of Hawler (Erbil), vol.2: Archaeology and Heritage of Erbil: Beirut: 676-679. [in Kurdish].
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2009c “Urartian Art in Southern Kurdistan: results from fieldwork,” Subartu Journal III: 60-74 [in Kurdish].
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2009d, “Where was the battlefield of Arbela in (331 BC)?“ Encyclopedia of Hawler (Arbela), 2009, Beirut: 726-728. (In Kurdish).
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2009e, “The Urartian Art in southern Kurdistan (field work),” Subartu Journal, Erbil, 2009, Vol.3 (In Kurdish).
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2009f, “The Batas-Harir Rock Relief (Analytic study),” Subartu Journal, Erbil, 2009, Vol.3 (In Kurdish).
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2008 “Discovering Rock Arts and Kauragawra cave in Ahmedbrnda,” Subrtu Journal II: 63-69. [in Kurdish].
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2008, “The Sassanian Rock reliefs in Amedi (field work),” Subartu Journal, Erbil, 2008, Vol.2 (In Arabic).
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2008, “Ancient Sculptures in Amedi (comparative analytical study),” Subartu Journal, Erbil, 2008, Vol.2 (In Arabic).
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2007, “The Rock Relief of Darband Gawr and the analysis of the artistic evidences for specifying its period,” in Subartu Journal, Erbil, 2007, Vol.1 (In Kurdish).
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2006 “Rock Arts (Petroglyphs) in Kurdistan, new discovery in Qalatukan,” Mêju Journal 1: 151-169. (In Kurdish).
- Marf, Dlshad A., 2004 “Analytic study of the decorations on the pottery of Samarra Culture 5500-4900 BCE,” Hazarmerd Journal 25: 243-270. [In Arabic].
Archaeological Field Works and Projects
- SURVEY OF THE ZAGROS MOUNTAIN VALLEYS: SORAN DISTRICT, Autonomous University of Barcelona SPANISH PROJECT IN COOPERATION WITH Salahaddin University (Erbil), member of the team, May 12, 2017 – May 23, 2017.
- Archaeological Survey in the Suren mountain ranges, self-funded field survey with support of the directorate of antiquities of Sulaimania and Slemani museum.
- Bazian Project, French field excavation Bazian Monastery/Castle in Bazian pass, Kurdistan-Iraq, member of the excavation team, December 2016.
- Yasin Tepe Project, Tsukuba University-Japan’s field excavation in Sharezur Plain-Kurdistan-Iraq, local member of the excavation team, September-October 2016.
- Ancient Fortifications and Architectural Ruins between Lower Zab and Sirwan (Upper Diyala) rivers, Kurdistan-Iraq. Self-funded field work, July 2005-April 2004.
- Back to the land of Musasir, self-funded field survey with cooperation of the directorate of antiquities of Soran, Bradost-Ruwanduz-Sidekan territories, Kurdistan-Iraq. (June 2005-September 2012).
- Satu Qala Project, Leiden-Salahaddin-Leipzig universities’ cooperation excavation project in Koya Plain-Kurdistan-Iraq, field director of Salahaddin University’s team, Operation A SQ2010, May 2010.
- Assyrian Vault Tomb in Arab district near Erbil Citadel, Kurditan-Iraq. Kurdish-German (DAI) cooperation excavation, first and second seasons. (2008-2009).
- Tell Qasra, Training excavation at Tell Qasra to the north of the Erbil Citadel, under the supervision of the Department of Archaeology, Salahaddin University (October-November 2005, April 2006).
- Tell Greza Project: Excavation of Tell Greza in Sharazur plain south east of Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq, directed by Sulaimani Museum, August- September 2004.
International Conferences & Symposiums
-2020, “The Kassites in the area east of Kirkuk (Arrapha) and Garmian during 18th century BC-1st Century BC., International Conference of Humanities, Kirkuk University-Kurdistan, Iraq, September 17-18, 2020.
2019 “Earthquakes, Archaeology and the ancient records in Mesopotamia and the Zagros,” 3rd International Scientific Conference Archaeology & Heritage of Kurdistan April 29th & 30th, 2019, Erbil, Archaeology Department-College of Arts Salahaddin University-Erbil.
-2019 “Chronology of history and culture of Koya district in light of the cuneiform records and the archaeological evidence,” The international conference Koya on the Road of Civilization, KRC, April 1-3, 2019.
2018, “Economy of Zamua in the light of the cuneiform records and the archaeological evidence,” International Conference of Humanities at Sulaimani University, November 18-19, 2018, Kurdistan-Iraq.
-Garmian University, 2018 “Chronology of Culture and History of Garmian district in the light of the archaeological evidence and the ancient records (From Paleolithic to the late Sassanian period)” 3rd International Conference of Humanities at University of Garmian, Vol.5, issue 3: pp.137-165.
, 2018 “Religious and Secular Festivals in the Trans-Zabs and its Neighbouring Areas in the Light of the Cuneiform Records,” The 2nd International Conference Archaeology and Heritage of Hawler-Erbil: May 8th-9th 2018, Salahaddin University-Erbil.
2018: Marf, DLshad A., & M. Meer Hamad, 2018 “Archaeology and Heritage of Harir-Ruwanduz-Bradost in the light of the medieval records,” The 2nd International Conference Archaeology and Heritage of Hawler-Erbil: May 8th-9th 2018, Salahaddin University-Erbil.
2017: “Topography, Climate and Toponyms in the Soran District in the light of the cuneiform records,” The First International Conference of Rwandz; Rwandz: Its Historical and Cultural Role in Forming a Kurdish State, Handren Center, Soran University.
-2016 “The Aramaean Presence in the Northern Zagros during the Middle and Neo-Assyrian Periods,” Conference: Aramaean Borders Defining Aramaean Territories in the 10th – 8th Centuries B.C.E., Charles University, Czech Republic.
2015 - Geneva & Bern (Switzerland), 22-26 June 2015 61st Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale (RAI), I presented a paper “Who destroyed Musasir?”
2014- Leiden (Netherlands), 1 December 2014, NINO-75-Jubilee Conference “ZAGROS”, with a paper “Deified mountains in the Zagros.”
- Warsaw (Poland), July 21-25, 2014 “Fortune and Misfortune” 60th Rencontre of Assyriology, I presented a paper titled “Ancient Fortifications and Architectural Ruins between Lower Zab and Sirwan (Upper Diyala) rivers.
UCLA (Los Angles), May 31st- June 1st, 2014 Current Practices in Armenian Studies: the creation and visibility of new knowledge. I presented a paper “Archaeological Discoveries in Kurdistan, field survey in the land of Musasir.”
Basel (Switzerland), June 9-13, 2014. 9th ICAANE, the 9th International Congress on the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East, I presented a paper “Back to the land of Musasir, field work 2005-2012”
Athens (Greece), November 1st-3rd 2013, Archaeological Research in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the adjacent areas. Conference Proceedings, I presented a paper “Back to the land of Musasir, field work 2005-2012”
- 2014 “Who was in Arbail?
Philistines and an Egyptian (?) in the territory of Erbil a case study,” ARBELA ANTIQUA Actes du colloque international d’Erbil (7-10 avril 2014), Salahaddin University-Erbil.
- 2013, Ghent, July 15 – 19, 2013, “Law and (Dis)Order in the Ancient Near East” I presented a paper “Archaeological Survey in the land of Musasir”
-Leiden, 2013 “A lion-throned tower from Tell Basmusian,” Symposium DUSANE VII, Leiden, Netherlands.
Languages
Kurdish (Native), Arabic (second as native), English (reading, writing, & speaking v. good), Persian (listing & Reading = understanding good), Dutch (poor). [1]